Mabon, the Vernal Equinox, or Equal Night is the official beginning of autumn. Annually on this date in the Northern Hemisphere, faces the Sun and receive equal amounts (12 hours each) of daylight and darkness.

Mabon, Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 4:22 AM, marks the second and final time (the first was March 21st) each year that day and night are of equal in length. The autumn day's grow shorter, the nights longer. Now, is the time when the Earth prepares for the departure of the sun's abundant light, warmth, and growth. The planet enters the time when the darkness takes over the light. Tuning into the seasonal activities, the wheel of life connects one with the universal rhythm. Life is continuously changing, evolving, dying, and being re-born. Summer is fading. In the orchards apples dangle, red, gold and ripen. Harvesting the vegetables begins, with tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, beans, potatoes, corn, and all the rest pouring from the garden. We reap what we have sown. http://www.witchskel.com/mabon.html

Mabon decorations could include any of the harvest foods, particularly wheat, corn, apples, grapes, or peaches. The altar candles are usually either dark brown or red. This is a time to be thankful for the blessings of the previous year to accept those things that have been given to you.

We should have one expectation when we pray. Higher Power will be done. Never underestimate prayer. The unseen powers know what we need, even when we think we do. We have all prayed for something in earnest and found the need was only a want for the moment. Prayers are always acknowledged. Prayers never go unanswered.

Take a moment to say thank you for the unanswered prayers in your life. The people, place or thing you prayed for in earnest. If you had received it...you wouldn't be where you are today. http://www.witchskel.com/close-up.html

Wiccans and Pagans have an animal companion that they consider their familiar. A familiar is part of the family. A familiar is often defined as an animal with whom we have a magical connection. If an animal has appeared in your life unexpectedly -- such as a stray cat that appears regularly, for instance -- it's possible that the animal may have been drawn to you magickally!